Our Approach
The Nature Conservancy scales bold ideas into systemic, lasting change to support people and the planet.
Welcome to The Nature Conservancy’s free online library of tools, research, and strategies
Advancing science and solutions for climate, conservation and biodiversity
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. With over 70 years of collaboration with partners worldwide, we’re always developing new science-based tools, datasets, solutions, and approaches that turn knowledge into action.
Conservation Gateway makes our best resources available for wider adoption, application and use. Our goal is to help communities, practitioners, scientists, and decision-makers accelerate progress for people and nature.
Community Led Conservation
Lasting conservation must actively involve people and partners linked to the natural systems we seek to protect, and their voices must be at the center of what we do.
Conservation by Design
Strategically designed frameworks provide the most effective pathways to achieving our ambitious conservation goals.
Pragmatic Policies
Our nonpartisan policy recommendations stem from working with communities, businesses and governments at all levels.
Geospatial Technology
We’re turning place-based insights into action for people and nature.
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Access our full library of science-based resources that can help power your conservation, planning, and policy work.